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Health / Rights Activist Asks Governor Oborevwori To Help Fuel Tanker Explosion Survivor by pmonni(m): 7:28pm On Oct 05, 2023
A Cry for Help: Rights Activist Urges Governor Oborevwori to Aid Fuel Tanker Explosion Survivor"

In the aftermath of a tragic fuel tanker explosion that rocked the Benin-Warri Road on October 1, 2023, the people of Delta State found themselves grappling with the consequences of a devastating accident. However, amidst the despair, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of Comrade Derrick Agberen, a well-known rights activist in the state. Comrade Agberen has made an impassioned plea to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, calling for immediate assistance to a survivor of the accident. This survivor, Blaze Samuel Orerhime, hails from Otor-Igho in Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, and is currently undergoing treatment at ENOFES Medical Centre, Oghara. In a heartfelt statement, Comrade Agberen shed light on the dire condition of Mr. Orerhime and appealed to the state government and well-meaning Nigerians for their support.

The Tragedy of the Fuel Tanker Explosion

On October 1, 2023, the Benin-Warri Road bore witness to a horrific incident that sent shockwaves throughout the region. A fuel tanker explosion at Ologbo before Koko Junction, along the Warri-Benin Expressway, resulted in the loss of lives, extensive damage to property, and left many individuals with severe injuries. Among the victims was Blaze Samuel Orerhime, whose life has taken a perilous turn in the aftermath of this tragic event.

Comrade Derrick Agberen: A Beacon of Hope

Comrade Derrick Agberen has long been a vocal advocate for the rights and welfare of the people of Delta State. His reputation as a champion of social justice and human rights has made him a respected figure in the region. When he learned about Mr. Orerhime's condition, Comrade Agberen felt compelled to take action and raise a voice for those who couldn't speak for themselves.

Agberen's Plea for Help

In a statement issued on Thursday, Comrade Agberen outlined the dire circumstances facing Mr. Orerhime. He revealed that a family member had reached out to him, sharing the heartbreaking struggle they were facing to save their loved one. Despite their best efforts, it was clear that Mr. Orerhime's condition required urgent and comprehensive medical attention.

The wounds inflicted upon Mr. Orerhime's body, as shown in photos attached to the statement, are severe, underlining the urgency of the situation. Comrade Agberen called upon the Delta State Government, specifically appealing to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to intervene and provide the necessary medical care and attention that Mr. Orerhime so desperately needs. He emphasized that the family's financial resources were insufficient to cover the cost of the required treatment.

Additionally, Comrade Agberen extended his plea to well-meaning Nigerians, urging them to contribute in whatever way they could to support Mr. Orerhime and his family during this difficult time.

Contact Information

For those who wish to provide assistance or learn more about Mr. Orerhime's situation, the statement includes the contact details of his wife and brother:

Wife: 08153976903
Brother: 07068395841

The tragic fuel tanker explosion that occurred on October 1, 2023, along the Benin-Warri Road has left a deep scar on the hearts of the people of Delta State. It is in times of such adversity that heroes like Comrade Derrick Agberen rise, advocating for the most vulnerable among us. His plea for Governor Oborevwori's intervention and his call to the compassionate hearts of fellow Nigerians serve as a reminder that, even in the face of despair, there is hope and humanity. It is the collective effort of individuals like Comrade Agberen and the willingness of communities and governments to come to the aid of those in need that define the strength and resilience of a nation.

Nairaland / General / AMVERIFIED – Indigenous Social Network Community by pmonni(m): 12:02am On Sep 20, 2020
Imagine a social media community that gives everything the internet has to offer to make life easier?

Not just that…

But a community that gives voice to Nigerians and Africans.
If we could come together to foster an indigenous platform, we will be to tell our story uniquely and clear the bad image perceived of us by the rest of the world.

But at the moment, it seems we are stuck with social media channels that:
• spy on our activities
• exploit our talents
• restrict our potentials

And sometimes you feel we are just too underestimated, all that talents and resources, and nothing to show for it, pathetic!

Nonetheless, the online world is about to experience a revolution.

There is a new social media platform with the goal of connecting Nigerians, Africans, and the world at large.
Since it is not all the time we get to see this kind of innovation, ensure to read through this page to know what this new platform is all about

Why do we need an indigenous platform?

You see, I’m a fan of Strive Masiyiwa, the renowned Zimbabwean Businessman and Billionaire.
For the most part, he talks about the need for Africa to embrace and develop her own ideas and products.
And here’s the thing…

No society has ever made impactful and meaningful progress and development by using borrowed identities. Also, we can’t deny that Africa has a lot to learn from foreign models.

But the fact is that we stand a better chance of making great strides by not placing our hopes solely on imported systems.
Our local systems must become the growth engine that fosters a new dynamic revolution, rather than simply adopting foreign models.

Introducing AMVERIFIED.NG

Incredibly, one Nigerian is standing against the odd…
I would say all odds!

Driven by the need for us to take pride in our own ideas, Paul Samson is building the perfect indigenous social media platform.
You should know that it is now rampant on social media for hackers/spammers to clone accounts.
Your name, pictures, and other related details are used to create fake identities.

Their intention is to lure your friends to add them on the account. Your friends thinking you are the one would accept the request.
At this point, they can start implementing their hideous motives using your identity.

For this reason, Amverified was created to:
• establish an indigenous community
• promote trust and
• create one identity at a time

The idea is to register, publish your profile, get verified, and network with your family, friends, and real people. Likewise, follow people that matter, share something new, promote your business, and have fun in a safe internet environment.

How to Own an Account on Amverified

To create an account on amverified is as simple as ABC and FREE for everyone:
Visit www.amverified.ng

Register and login your account

Click on the profile button

Select “edit” and fill in the necessary information including your privacy setup.

How to get a verification badge:

As Amverified strives to promote trust and real identity at a time, there is also the need to be sure that real users or registered business pages are verified with a badge.

To get verified, first visit the general setting section.

Provide a means of identification with a complete profile to get verified. Any valid government-issued ID card is accepted. Make sure you have edited your profile with your real name on your ID card.

Send a photo-shot of your valid ID card to info@amverified.ng for proper verification, including your username and profile name.
If you want your business page to be verified too, kindly add a photo-shot of your business registered certificate to the mail.

What the Future Holds For Amverified
Tell me!

What’s better than embracing our platforms and launching them to the world to see?
We will be able to tell our stories, project our true identities, and redeem our images.
The teams at amverified are not relenting and are ready to make this a massive success in the long run.
You can play your part in making history by getting an account on www.amverified.ng today!

Final Thoughts:

As digital media advances and social media communication becomes more and more important, one might get carried away, feeding on crumbs from foreign innovation.

Therefore, it is critical as Africans that we come up with a unique approach for us to interact using our models while promoting trust and one identity at a time. Hence, the birth of [url==https://www.amverified.ng]Amverified.ng.[/url]

Music/Radio / Feel Studio Boy's "Pulse" On This New Tune Featuring Oxlade by pmonni(m): 11:36pm On Aug 20, 2020
Studio Boy wants you to feel his "Pulse" on his new jam featuring Oxlade (Prod. by TheWizzleblower)

Studio Boy has delivered his latest single and it is a romance-themed tune titled “Pulse”. The song follows his previous releases - Telemi and Odun, both of which made heavyweight media houses like Tooxclusive, The Nation Online, and Legit.ng tag him to be the next take over act of the music industry. The DHY Records signee has now backed the claim up with this vintage yet modern afro-dancehall infused vibe, as produced by TheWizzle Blower.

Studio Boy could not have chosen a better feature buddy than Oxlade on a song about hopeless romantic love. Sitting on a bed of exotic instrumentals that have been relevant since the days of Onyeka Onwenu and Blakky, the track paints a picture of a man whose vitals have synced with the rhythm of his lover's heartbeat. In a display of strong vocal dexterity, both singers take turns to design the jam with relatable lyrics and heartwarming melodies that will definitely make it an instant lovers' favourite.

The song also fits perfectly into this time that the Nigerian music soundscape is experiencing a great shift due to the pandemic. Thankfully, the shift favours the likes of Studio Boy, Burna Boy, Fireboy, Joeboy, Oxlade, Tems, Omah Lay, and more; all of whom have versatile superpowers to dominate the industry in this new decade.

Studio Boy's album drops any moment now but until then, enjoy this slice of goodness and be sure to keep up with his music and lifestyle through his socials.


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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studioboyclassic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/studioboyc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studioboyclassic

Business To Business / Re: Aimtoget(.)com Is not Fully Trusted by pmonni(m): 1:06pm On Mar 23, 2020
Some people can be foolish. As if Aimtoget deal on only airtime services. Didnt you read their terms and condition. Some mumu go just wake up and bad-mouthing other guys investment. Why not start your own. If you think you are not comfortable with the service why not find your way? Must you ask people to stay away from it? Everybody with their choice. OP is just a frustrated Nigerians like others. poor fellow
Music/Radio / Meet This Talented Artiste, Studio Boy, He Will Be Next Big Act To Take-over The by pmonni(m): 12:02pm On Dec 24, 2019
Meet This Talented Artiste, Studio Boy, He Will Be Next Big Act To Take-Over The Music Industry In 2020

Damian Obinna Agbo popularly referred to as Studio Boy is a fast rising Nigerian artistes, an indigene of Ezia Local Government, Ebonyi State Nigeria.

After the tragic death of his father when he was at the age of 12, Studio Boy found solace in music to express his feelings and state of mind at all times.

Studio boy who is an ex-student of Celestial Church Of Christ Grammar School Ondo State proceeded to join choir group in his church in 2014 where he had the opportunity to show off his singing skills to a large audience.

His successful spell as a choir informed his decision to pursue a career professionally as a music artiste where he had to strive so hard independently with limited funds and career support.

After long years of pushing through alone in the music industry, Studio Boy's vocal caught the attention of a close friend and he was introduced to DYH Crew with a debut song titled "The Code". Thereafter, he got signed to DYH Records Label named after DYH Crew founded by Paul Samson (The Oracle PSO).

Studio boy's versatility as a singer is quite noticeable with his new single titled, "Odun" which has gathered so much streams across all platforms.

Odun literally translates to “Year” was produced by TonyWhy – The Wizzleblower, and a special bumper mixtape by the popular evergreen DJ Kaywise featuring Burna Boy, Davido, Tiwa Savage Wizkid, Fireboy, T-Classic, Rema, Zlantan, Naira Marley and the likes .

It’s an evergreen song that makes you want to smile endlessly, flawlessly produced to make friends sing together and sway shoulders. Odun is a song worth celebrating and jollificating ahead and early new year 2020 and beyond.

Meanwhile, Odun by Studio Boy music video shot by ace music producer Clarence Peters will be released soon and the video promises to be one of the best music videos to come out of the music industry this year.

Anticipate visuals to Studio Boy "Odun" set to be released soon. In case you don't have the audio yet, CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NOW


As an artiste who love to express his inner feelings through music, many music lovers have tipped Studio boy to be one great addition in the music industry due to his ability to blend elements from Afro Pop, High Life, DanceHall and R & B together on a song.

"Odun" crooner, Studio boy once said, "I make great music because music gives me joy and keeps me alive, my musical lifestyle is the expression of my feelings".

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Get connected and follow Studio Boy on his social handles

Instagram: @studioboyclassic

Facebook: @studioboyclassic

Twitter: @studioboyc

Politics / Re: Bauchi Youths Threaten To Recall 17 Lawmakers Over Assembly Crisis by pmonni(m): 12:15pm On Aug 13, 2019
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Music/Radio / New Music Label, DYH Records, Launched Officially by pmonni(m): 11:10am On Jun 11, 2019
The Nigerian music industry is set to feel an immeasurable impact due to the glorious emanation of a new music label, named DYH Records.

DYH record label was launched officially on 1st June, 2019 following the formation of a group titled DYH crew in 2018 which consists of three talented artists known by their stage names, PSO, Diego Lyon and Studio Boy.

DYH Records is a brand new wave of creativity set to positively transform the face of music and entertainment not just in Africa, but globally. It was founded by a reputable internet icon, PSO (Paul Samson) due to his selfless desire to ensure the utilisation of drowning talents.

This label manages other artists such as Diego (born Emmanuel Henry), Studio Boy (born Damian Abinna Agbo).

The group’s genre mainly includes afrobeat, pop and hip hop, which is evident on their debut song titled “The Code” produced by Joseph Fabz. “The Code” is an urban theme motivational dance track for the young audience. The energetic track will get you up and to do, with great visuals directed by Clinton Ray Films.

While many African artists seem to be making wave globally, not so much has been done to help the young and promising talents on various streets. This is where DYH Records comes in, particularly to nurture, assist, sign and push upcoming and talented folks on the street.

DYH Records aims at producing, promoting and liberating the pleasant music Nigeria and Africa has to offer the world. This can be a great start for many new talents in Nigeria.

DYH Records is also warming up to release a bag of mind blowing songs soon. Stay tuned while anticipating to be served with juicy songs that could lessen your burdens and make you feel better.

Follow us on our social handles:

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/dyhrecords/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dyhrecords

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyhrecords/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC49PXrIe0-699jsruzuXYRQ

Website: https://www.dyhrecords.com

Events / “dyh Crew” Award Nomination by pmonni(m): 4:14am On Mar 29, 2019
“DYH CREW” AWARD NOMINATION

DYH CREW a Nigerian Hip-Hop group has been nominated for the Official 2019 GIAMA Award.

“The Code” By DYH CREW secured a nominee spot for “Best Upcoming Talent of the Year”.

The Award ceremony is scheduled for the 21st of April, 2019, at the Prestigious Club Quarters Hotel, Houston, Texas.

The GIAMA AWARD is an annual award ceremony that recognizes the contributions of Nigerian and African Entertainers. The award ceremony, in its 6th year, will highlight performances by creative Africans from their communities and in diaspora.

Fashion / Irritating Make-up Photos Of Bobrisky Goes Viral by pmonni(m): 8:20am On Aug 01, 2017

Crime / Badoo Shrine Uncovered In Ikorodu Lagos (video) by pmonni(m): 7:27am On Aug 01, 2017
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The Nigeria Police, on Monday, July 30, uncovered a shrine believed to be the hideout of notorious serial killers, Badoo, terrorising Ikorodu town in Lagos state.

https://nnu.ng/badoo-shrine-uncovered-ikorodu-lagos-video/
Politics / See Why Buhari Will Not Be Returning To Nigeria Anytime Soon - Governor by pmonni(m): 7:13am On Aug 01, 2017
- One of the state governors who was among the delegation that visited President Buhari in London says the president needed to stay back and be fit enough before returning to the country

- The source states that this was to prevent a recurrence of what happened in March 2017 when Buhari returned from his medical trip abroad but was unable to resume duties

- The governor hints that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo might soon be tasked with carrying out more serious assignments

One of the state governors who was among the delegation that recently visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Abuja House in London has dismissed hopes of the president’s immediate return.

The governor whose identity was not revealed, told This Day on Monday, July 31 that President Buhari needed to stay back and be fit enough before returning to the country.

The source said this was to prevent a recurrence of what happened in March 2017 when Buhari returned from his medical trip abroad but was unable to resume duties and appear at public functions for weeks.

The governor said: “The truth is that the president is in a very fit state of mind. His sense of humour is back and the rate of recollection is encouraging with a very keen presence of mind. But I think the reason he has been asked to stay behind is to observe sufficient rest to be able to regain some more physical strength, away from his present gaunt look.

“You know, the problem is that the last time he was home, he barely attended public functions, including the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting as well as the Friday Ju’mat service, which he had been attending before he stopped showing presence. That created a lot of controversy as members of the public were genuinely worried.

“If you see him now, although he is still very lean and gaunt but sharp and smart, I mean, for his age. However, if he comes back now, he might still be staying back in the house and avoiding public functions. That again will elicit anxiety amongst the Nigerian people, so, he would take sufficient rest and return when he is certified fit to go home by his doctors.”

The governor stated that he had been worried by unconfirmed reports on the health of the president which claimed that he had begun to suffer memory loss and was difficult to communicate with.

The source added that he had feared that some people could seize power on Buhari’s behalf if there was an iota of truth in such reports.

He however noted that such worries were dispelled after he met with the president in London as the president established old discussions with him and recalled everything to his surprise.

The source reiterated that the president was well and fit, but noted that he was not coming anytime soon as some people were saying.

He also described reports that president had been on life support and about to die as claims made to overheat the polity.

The sources hinted that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo could soon be tasked with carrying out more serious assignments now, albeit on the instructions of the president.

“Just watch out. The acting president will start carrying out some functions of the office of the president to further ease administrative bottlenecks, calm nerves and allay unfounded fears. The truth is that the presidency is one and the same and the ploy by some fifth columnists to create avoidable gulf has already been defeated by the unbreakable chemistry between the president and his deputy. What we have is the Muhammadu Buhari presidency and it is living up to expectations,” he said.

Meanwhile, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has stood by his earlier statement that President Muhammdu Buhari was on life support in London.

The governor also called on Buhari to declare his state of health, adding that the president’s health should be an open book for all to read. Fayose made the statement in a video which surfaced online on Monday, July 31.

He said the recent visit by some governors and APC officials to Buhari in London does not negate his earlier statement that Buhari was incapacitated.

Source: https://nnu.ng/see-buhari-will-not-returning-nigeria-anytime-soon-governor/
Nairaland / General / Igbo Quit Notice: The Voice Of Yerima Shettima, The Hand Of..... By Reno Omokri by pmonni(m): 7:01am On Jun 10, 2017
Igbo Quit Notice: The Voice of Yerima Shettima, The Hand Of.....

By Reno Omokri

By now you must have heard that a group of Northern Nigerian youths have issued an ultimatum to Ndi'Igbo resident in the North of Nigeria to quit the region in three months or face dire consequences.

The President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, handed down the ultimatum in company of his cohorts at a well attended conference the Arewa House, in Kaduna, on Tuesday June 6th, 2017.

This same Alhaji Yerima Shettima is also one of the mischievous individuals who, in an interview with the Sun Newspapers on Saturday June 3rd, 2017, falsely accused the acting President of appointing mostly his Yoruba kith and kin as well as members of his Redeemed Christian Church of God Family.

Said Yerima in that interview, "why should somebody, a professor of law, former commissioner, a pastor of a highly reputed church like the Redeemed Christian Church of God, will descend this low to appoint people from one side in a multi ethnic society?"

After the the acting President published his staff list to prove that Yerima's allegations were false, Yerima and his band of fallacious rumour mangers did not think it wise to apologize.

And this is the character that has given what in essence is a quit notice to people who have only added value to the economy of the North in the decades that they have lived there.

What many Nigerians have not noticed in the whole melee is that the press conference where Igbos were asked to quit the North was held at Arewa House.

If Nigeria had a perspicacious press (thank God for ThisDay that tries) the media would have dug into how the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum was able to secure such a venue with its strong ties to the Kaduna State Government in particular and the nineteen Northern States in general.

To those who do not know what Arewa House is, go and research it. It is almost impossible to hold a press conference at Arewa House without the knowledge of the Kaduna State Government. Is someone flying a kite?

Could Alhaji Yerima Shettima have been flying a kite to gauge the response of the Nigerian public to the inner intents of the hearts of his sponsors?

This antic, coming so soon after the very successful sit at home order by Nnamdi Kanu which paralyzed economic activities in the Southeast on the 30th of May, 2017, cannot be a coincidence!

Could it be that someone somewhere is rattled by the feat Nnamdi Kanu pulled off and wants to counter with their own response?

Yes, many leading lights of the North including the Kaduna state Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, have 'condemned' Yerima and even called for his arrest, but talk is cheap and getting cheaper by the day in Nigeria.

How Alhaji Yerima Shettima and his cohorts are treated following their misadventure will determine to a large extent whether what we have just witnessed from him is a case of the voice of Jacob and the hand of Esau!

That being said, In 2015, Nnamdi Kanu was jailed by the Buhari administration for two years and charged with treason because he called for an independent state of Biafra. In 2005, Asari Dokubo was jailed for two years by the Obasanjo administration and charged with treason because he called for self determination of the Niger-Delta. In 1993 and 1996 the Abacha administration jailed Gani Fawehinmi for months and charged him with treasonable offenses (holding a political rally against the government). Nigerians are waiting to see if the same treatment will be meted out to Alhaji Yerima Shettima, President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, who has also committed an act of treason by declaring war on Nigerian citizens of Southeast origin when he and his group ordered them to leave Northern Nigeria. If he is treated with kid gloves then we will know that President Buhari meant what he said about treating 97 percenters differently from 5 percenters.

How South Africa must be laughing at us for condemning their xenophobia when we practice an even worse xenophobia Internally in Nigeria!

If you want to show you have influence, do not give ultimatums. Simply declare your own sit at home and see if people obey you like Kanu was obeyed. Leadership is influence. If you have to threaten people to show your influence, then you have no influence. Those with influence do not threaten. Influence is when people willingly obey you even when you have no position, no money and no army. Influence is when people obey you because they believe in you.

Anybody that denies the fact that Nigeria needs restructuring is living in a fools paradise. Open your eyes! A young Igbo man without any formal authority gave a directive and the entire Southeast of Nigeria was shut down!

Last Independence Day, according to Google analytics, more Nigerians followed the Platform Speech of Peter Obi than the Independence Day broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nationwide, Fulani herdsmen are killing mostly Christians with impunity yet it is IPOB members who are not killing anyone that our military are sent after. And Nigeria, the leading nation in West Africa, boycotted an ECOWAS meeting just because Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu was there! Can't you see what is happening here? If we do not reform Nigeria, Nigeria will keep getting deformed.

And our system has gotten so deformed to the extent that the Buhari administration no longer feels ashamed to lie!

The other day, on Tuesday the 6th of June, 2017, Presidential spokesman (spooksman?), Femi Adesina had the guts to say that President Muhammadu Buhari only Kade three promises to Nigerians during the 2015 Presidential campaigns.

His exact words were "what are the promises the APC and President Muhammadu Buhari made before they came into power? Of course, they were three. The campaign was on three major planks: secure the country, fight corruption and restore the economy. And two years down the line, I can confidently say that those promises are being fulfilled."

What a big lie!

The ironic thing is that on the same day Femi was lying to the Sun, Boko Haram was carrying out a daring raid on, wait for it, Maiduguri!

They were not raiding some backwater village, they were raiding the Borno state capital! After shooting at citizens and entering the city, they boldly went to Giwa barracks and engaged the army in a shoot out!

Femi Adesina and his master have just proven one thing to be true which is this: When a man is desperate for sex or for votes, do not trust what he says because he will say anything to get both of them. Instead of trusting what he says, look at his past.

Take Donald J. Trump for example. He has spent his life creating jobs. Is it any surprise then that four months after he was sworn in the US has its lowest unemployment since 2001? Take Muhammadu Buhari for example. He has never succeeded in any of his private businesses. Is it a coincidence then that Nigeria went into recession just months after he was sworn in? Can you give what you do not have? Focus on what cannot lie. This is the lesson that Nigeria has to learn ahead of 2019.

But back to the issue. That Nigeria badly needs reform is obvious. Even President Muhammadu Buhari's morganatic wife has said as much in public much to the dismay of her achievements challenged consort who has announced to all who care to follow that her audacity has earned her "other room" arrest!

The question is no longer whether we will reform Nigeria. The question is who will reform Nigeria? For sure, President Buhari will not do it. He has already indicated that his future ambition is to consign the report of the 2014 National Conference to the dustbin!

You see, Nigeria needs reform and only one person has been consistent in advocating and promoting the type of reform Nigeria needs to get out of the cesspit that Muhammadu Buhari has put her in.

Bola Tinubu had been championing structural reform and preaching true federalism for decades, but when he finally saw an avenue to power through Muhammadu Buhari, he jettisoned his almost life long principles and fought against the 2014 National Conference, the very thing he had been calling for, dismissing it with the question "National conference is by whom, for whom, and at what stage? How many level of deception?"

Only former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been consistently supporting these ideas. He has pushed for true federalism, arguing that that is the only way Nigeria can thrive. And I must say that his prompt response in condemning the Igbo quit notice by Yerima and his band of sectionalists has endeared me to Atiku.

And he is living proof of the fallacy that true federalism will impoverish Northern Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar is the largest employer of labour in Adamawa state, employing more people than the state government. However, not one of his multi faceted business interests depends on the state.

He is into agriculture all the way through the value chain. He is inti education, he is into port logistics and he is into manufacturing.

With or without the monthly federal allocation paid to Adamawa state, Atiku's business will continue to thrive.

If one man, Atiku Abubakar can achieve this, why can't a state, a region or a country?

The yearly budget for Atiku's American University of Nigeria in Yola compares favorably with the budgets of many Nigerian states. And the beauty of this is that the student body cuts across Nigerians regions, religions abs ethnicities.

You see, in 2019, only a Northerner can convincingly make the argument that Nigeria needs to reform on the basis of true federalism and merit because the North will be suspicious of any such argument from a Southerner and it is certain that Muhammadu Buhari would never make that argument. He is as status quo as they come.

As 2019 approaches, the usual suspects who have fed on the status quo will begin to retool their arguments against Atiku in the media, but the man is the most investigated man in Nigeria alive today. Surely, if there was evidence to back up their claims, it would have come out by now!

And not only has Atiku demonstrated through his personal life that he has fidelity to the principles of reform which he preaches, he has actually enhanced the reform movement in government.

Almost all the people in Nigeria's public life that we know to be reform minded were recruited by Atiku. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nasir El-Rufai (who betrayed him, but then, who has El-Rufai not betrayed?) and others I would not want to mention were recruited by Atiku into the Obasanjo administration.

And now let me talk about Onukaba Adinoyi Ojo, a man I personally knew during my first stint at Aso Rock Presidential Villa.

Onukaba died on the 6th of March, 2017 as he returned from Abeokuta after attending former President Olusegun Obasanjo's 80th birthday party.

Onukaba Adinoyi Ojo did not go for and neither was he returning from an Atiku function when he had the encounter with robbers that led to his death. In fact, he had traveled for the 80th birthday of Atiku's arch foe.

After his death, the person who he had gone to honor did not even pause from his celebrations to issue a statement after Ojo's death and his world just moved on.

But Atiku did not move on. He mobilized mutual friends and held a memorial for Adinoyi at which he first eulogized him the best endowed an education fund for the late journalist's children with a substantial sum of his own money.

Ironically, the man who most feeds this false narrative of Atiku as tainted was the person whom Ojo had just visited to celebrate with him on his birthday. It is this same man who carried on as if nothing happened after Ojo died on his return journey. It was the man who he regularly attacks that did the honorable thing.

President Obasanjo waited until he was attacked in the media for his callousness before issuing a grudging condolence nine days after Onukaba's death!

So I ask you, who between the duo of Obasanjo and Atiku is really the villain?

If Ndi'Igbo and Omo Oduduwa are tired of being played against each other and want to chart a new and better course for their future and their children's future, they should look no further than their in law (Atiku is in-law to both the Yoruba and Igbos).

Reno's Nuggets:

Don't marry a slay queen, marry a pray queen because you can't slay life's challenges with beauty but you can with prayer. If the pray queen can slay, all the better for you, but the priority is pray not slay. And, marry someone that will compensate for your weaknesses instead of marrying someone that will complain about your weaknesses. And finally, look for happy, positive people and befriend them. Attitudes are contagious. You will act like the people you hang out with #RenosNuggets

Reno Omokri is a Christian TV talk show host and founder of the Mind of Christ Christian Center and the Helen and Bemigho Sanctuary for orphans. He is the author of three books, Shunpiking: No Shortcuts to God, Why Jesus Wept and Apples of Gold: A Book of Godly Wisdom. His upcoming fourth book, Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years: Chibok, 2015 and Other Conspiracies, is set for release in June.

http://nnu.ng/igbo-quit-notice-the-voice-of-yerima-shettima-the-hand-of-by-reno-omokri/
Nairaland / General / Breaking: Ex-pdp Governor Remanded In Prison by pmonni(m): 3:44pm On May 02, 2017
- The High Court II sitting in Minna, Niger state has remanded the former governor of the state, Aliyu Muazu

- The court will on Wednesday, April 3 decide whether Muazu and his Chief of Staff, Umar Nasko, will be granted bail or not

- The duo were remanded in prison by the court pending a decision on their application for bail

The High Court II sitting in Minna, Niger state has remanded the former governor of the state, Babangida Aliyu Muazu, Premium Times.

The court will on Wednesday, April 3 decide whether Muazu and his Chief of Staff, Umar Nasko, will be granted bail or not.

According to the report, the duo were remanded in prison by the court pending a decision on their application for bail.

Ex-Niger governor, Aliyu remanded in prison

Ex-Niger governor, Aliyu and Nasko in court

Muazu and Nasko are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations bordering on fraud, embezzlement and misappropriation of state resources.

Nasko was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2015 governorship election in the state.

NAIJ.com gathered that the prosecuting counsels are not comfortable with the judge handling the trial, and are seeking a transfer of the case or replacement of the judge.

Meanwhile, the prison in Minna where the duo are held is said to be a beehive of activities as supporters and party loyalists troop into the facility on a daily basis to show solidarity with their political leaders. make daily visitation to the former governor and his chief of staff.

Ex-Niger governor, Aliyu remanded in prison

EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu is not relenting in the anti-corruption fight

The EFCC had arraigned Muazu and Nasko on Tuesday, April 25.

Before then, there had been fear and tension among residents of Minna following reports that the duo's arraignment may spark violence.

Source: http://nnu.ng/breaking-ex-pdp-governor-remanded-prison/
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Crime / EXPOSED: Ex-gov Sylva, SGF Allegedly Fingered In N1.5B Bribery Scam by pmonni(m): 7:57am On Aug 13, 2016
EXPOSED: Ex-Gov Sylva, SGF allegedly fingered in N1.5B bribery scam to return Engr Omatsuli as EDP NDDC

Facts are beginning to emerge on how the office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal was fingered in alleged N1.5billion bribery scam to bring back sacked Engr Tuoyo Omastuli, as an Executive Director, Project (EDP) in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
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